Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat
Indonesian Pepes Tahu
印尼香蕉葉蒸豆腐
Recipe overview
Pepes tahu steams seasoned tofu in banana leaves, trapping herbs and spice aroma inside.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 600 g firm tofu
- 4 pieces banana leaves
- 2 pieces eggs
- 150 g tomatoes
- 30 g basil
Spice paste
- 60 g shallots
- 20 g garlic
- 10 g turmeric
- 20 g chillies
- 1 tsp salt
Leaf parcel finish
- 4 leaves kaffir lime leaves
02
Tools
- cutting board
- knife
- large bowl
- heatproof plate
- covered steamer
- measuring spoons
03
Steps
Step 1
Scald banana leaves with hot water until flexible and dry them
Scald banana leaves with hot water until flexible and dry them.
Step 2
Mash tofu finely with a fork
Mash tofu finely with a fork.
Step 3
Pound shallots, garlic, turmeric and chillies into a paste
Pound shallots, garlic, turmeric and chillies into a paste.
Step 4
Dice tomato and shred basil and kaffir lime leaves
Dice tomato and shred basil and kaffir lime leaves.
Step 5
Mix spice paste, salt and eggs into the tofu
Mix spice paste, salt and eggs into the tofu.
Step 6
Fold in tomato, basil and lime leaves
Fold in tomato, basil and lime leaves.
Step 7
Lay out a banana leaf and add one quarter of the tofu filling
Lay out a banana leaf and add one quarter of the tofu filling.
Step 8
Fold into a rectangle and secure with a skewer
Fold into a rectangle and secure with a skewer.
Step 9
Bring water in the steamer to a boil
Bring water in the steamer to a boil.
Step 10
Steam the parcels covered for twenty minutes
Steam the parcels covered for twenty minutes.
Step 11
Rest for two minutes so the filling sets
Rest for two minutes so the filling sets.
Step 12
Open the leaf and serve the parcel on it
Open the leaf and serve the parcel on it.
Common mistakes
- Dry banana leaves split when folded; soften them with hot water first.
Tips
A short rest lets the egg set so the tofu filling stays together when opened.
